Patents by Inventor Nicholas Bruce Mullaney
Nicholas Bruce Mullaney has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11866939Abstract: A module for constructing foundations for a structure, comprising: a plurality of formwork members that define a pair of side walls that define a space between the side walls; thereto to hold the side walls in a spaced relationship; a three dimensional reinforcement cage that includes the brace, a plurality of first members, and a plurality of second members perpendicular to the first members, the first members coupled to at least the brace and the second members coupled to at least one of the plurality of the first members and the brace, wherein the cage forms an internal support within the space between the side walls for receiving a settable material, such that the side walls become integrated with the internal support as the settable substrate sets, to form the module.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: InQuik IP Holdings Pty LtdInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Patent number: 11619041Abstract: The invention is directed broadly to a modular housing system having a structural framework comprising an internal chassis as a core structural element, the internal chassis including: a first ladder frame that defines a base; four columns at least two being extendable columns; and a second ladder frame engaged to the first ladder frame via the four columns, such that at least one of a distance and an angle between the first ladder frame and the second ladder frame is adjustable to define a usable volume of the structural framework.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Lifting Point Construction Technologies Pty LtdInventors: Ryan Jarvis Mullaney, James Richard Howell, Nicholas Bruce Mullaney
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Patent number: 11598056Abstract: A construction module for a structure, comprising: a formwork member that includes a base, a pair of parallel side walls that extend upwardly from the base, and a pair of parallel end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define a cavity for reinforcement and concrete. A reinforcement member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. When the reinforcement member is located in the cavity and concrete fills the cavity, the lower portion of the reinforcement member and the concrete define an elongate beam.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: InQuik IP Holdings Pty LtdInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Patent number: 11560725Abstract: In summary the invention described herein is broadly directed to a module for forming a reinforced concrete structure comprising (a) a formwork member that defines a cavity, (b) a reinforcement structure in the cavity, and (c) at least one formwork brace interconnecting the formwork member and the reinforcement structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignee: InQuik IP Holdings Pty LtdInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, Logan Peter Mullaney
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Publication number: 20220002954Abstract: A construction module for a structure, comprising: a formwork member that includes a base, a pair of parallel side walls that extend upwardly from the base, and a pair of parallel end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define a cavity for reinforcement and concrete. A reinforcement member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. When the reinforcement member is located in the cavity and concrete fills the cavity, the lower portion of the reinforcement member and the concrete define an elongate beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: January 6, 2022Inventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Publication number: 20210246648Abstract: The invention is directed broadly to a modular housing system having a structural framework comprising an internal chassis as a core structural element, the internal chassis including: a first ladder frame that defines a base; four columns at least two being extendable columns; and a second ladder frame engaged to the first ladder frame via the four columns, such that at least one of a distance and an angle between the first ladder frame and the second ladder frame is adjustable to define a usable volume of the structural framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2018Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Ryan Jarvis Mullaney, James Richard Howell, Nicholas Bruce Mullaney
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Patent number: 11053647Abstract: A construction module for a structure, comprising: a formwork member that includes a base, a pair of parallel side walls that extend upwardly from the base, and a pair of parallel end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define a cavity for reinforcement and concrete. A reinforcement member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. When the reinforcement member is located in the cavity and concrete fills the cavity, the lower portion of the reinforcement member and the concrete define an elongate beam.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2020Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Lifting Point Pre-Form Pty LimitedInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Publication number: 20200407986Abstract: In summary the invention described herein is broadly directed to a module for forming a reinforced concrete structure comprising (a) a formwork member that defines a cavity, (b) a reinforcement structure in the cavity, and (c) at least one formwork brace interconnecting the formwork member and the reinforcement structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2019Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, Logan Peter Mullaney
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Publication number: 20200263368Abstract: A construction module for a structure, comprising: a formwork member that includes a base, a pair of parallel side walls that extend upwardly from the base, and a pair of parallel end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define a cavity for reinforcement and concrete. A reinforcement member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. When the reinforcement member is located in the cavity and concrete fills the cavity, the lower portion of the reinforcement member and the concrete define an elongate beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Patent number: 10619315Abstract: A construction module for a structure, comprising: a formwork member that includes a base, a pair of parallel side walls that extend upwardly from the base, and a pair of parallel end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define a cavity for reinforcement and concrete. A reinforcement member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. When the reinforcement member is located in the cavity and concrete fills the cavity, the lower portion of the reinforcement member and the concrete define an elongate beam.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: Lifting Point Pre-Form Pty LimitedInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Publication number: 20200080311Abstract: A module for constructing foundations for a structure, comprising: a plurality of formwork members that define a pair of side walls that define a space between the side walls; thereto to hold the side walls in a spaced relationship; a three dimensional reinforcement cage that includes the brace, a plurality of first members, and a plurality of second members perpendicular to the first members, the first members coupled to at least the brace and the second members coupled to at least one of the plurality of the first members and the brace, wherein the cage forms an internal support within the space between the side walls for receiving a settable material, such that the side walls become integrated with the internal support as the settable substrate sets, to form the module.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Publication number: 20190249379Abstract: A construction module for a structure, comprising: a formwork member that includes a base, a pair of parallel side walls that extend upwardly from the base, and a pair of parallel end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define a cavity for reinforcement and concrete. A reinforcement member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. When the reinforcement member is located in the cavity and concrete fills the cavity, the lower portion of the reinforcement member and the concrete define an elongate beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: August 15, 2019Inventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Patent number: 10323368Abstract: A construction module for a structure, comprising: a formwork member that includes a base, a pair of parallel side walls that extend upwardly from the base, and a pair of parallel end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define a cavity for reinforcement and concrete. A reinforcement member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. When the reinforcement member is located in the cavity and concrete fills the cavity, the lower portion of the reinforcement member and the concrete define an elongate beam.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Lifting Point Pre-Form Pty LimitedInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Patent number: 10309110Abstract: In summary, the invention provides a clip for use in the construction of a reinforced concrete panel, the panel being reinforced by a mesh comprising a plurality of parallel line wires and a plurality of parallel cross-wires connected to the line wires, the clip comprising: a base configured to engage a side wall that, in use, defines a formwork of the panel; and a body extending from the base, the body being configured to retain a line wire or a cross-wire of the mesh in an operative position of the mesh.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2016Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: Lifting Point Pre-Form Pty LimitedInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Publication number: 20180155886Abstract: A construction module for a structure, comprising: a formwork member that includes a base, a pair of parallel side walls that extend upwardly from the base, and a pair of parallel end walls. The base, the side walls and the end walls define a cavity for reinforcement and concrete. A reinforcement member includes an upper portion and a lower portion. When the reinforcement member is located in the cavity and concrete fills the cavity, the lower portion of the reinforcement member and the concrete define an elongate beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2016Publication date: June 7, 2018Inventors: Nicholas Bruce MULLANEY, James Richard HOWELL
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Publication number: 20180142475Abstract: In summary, the invention provides a clip for use in the construction of a reinforced concrete panel, the panel being reinforced by a mesh comprising a plurality of parallel line wires and a plurality of parallel cross-wires connected to the line wires, the clip comprising: a base configured to engage a side wall that, in use, defines a formwork of the panel; and a body extending from the base, the body being configured to retain a line wire or a cross-wire of the mesh in an operative position of the mesh.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2016Publication date: May 24, 2018Inventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Patent number: 9248957Abstract: A height adjustable column for a shipping container building structure. The height adjustable column has an upper sleeve portion, a middle sleeve portion and a lower sleeve. When the column is in the non-extended position the middle sleeve portion is fully slid within the lower and upper sleeve portions and a substantive length of the upper sleeve portion is slid within the lower sleeve portion such that ISO apertures in the middle sleeves are aligned whereby the height of the column is at a reduced height compared to that that of a standard shipping container. When the column is in the extended position locking means on the middle sleeve portion engage and lock with the corresponding slotted apertures on the lower and upper sleeve portions as to support and retain the column at a height equal to or greater than the height of a standard shipping container.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: LIFTING POINT PTY LTDInventors: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney, James Richard Howell
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Publication number: 20150315773Abstract: The plumbing drainage coupling member has a manifold from which three fixture connecting portions and extend. Each of the fixture connection portions has a respective inlet connectable directly, or by pipe, to an outlet of a fixture, such as washing tub, sink, bath or shower tray. The manifold has outlet connectable to a drainage pipe. A computerized method of producing the coupling member includes the steps of entering plumbing requirements into a computer so as to design the plumbing drainage coupling member; and using an output from the computer to drive a production method so as to produce the coupling member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventor: Nicholas Bruce MULLANEY
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Publication number: 20150308128Abstract: A service duct and spacer, for use in the service duct and spacer system, is provided including an extruded elongate body portion having a first panel engaging portion spaced apart from a second panel engaging portion and a mid-portion situated between the first and second panel engaging portions. The mid-portion is hollow and defines an interior space by way of sidewalls and bases. Service utilities are able to be located within the interior space. Sidewall is able to be removed in order to gain access into the interior space so that the service utilities can be maintained, introduced and/or removed from the body portion. Each panel engaging portion consists of a base and two spaced apart legs extending away from the base so as to define a wall engaging area for accommodating and supporting a portion of a wall panel.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2012Publication date: October 29, 2015Applicant: LIFTING POINT PTY LTDInventor: Nicholas Bruce MULLANEY
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Patent number: 9067721Abstract: A height adjustable shipping container usable as a building structure. The container having vertical corner columns and at least three side walls which may be transported at a reduced height as a shipping container and expanded at the receiving end. At least some of the vertical corner columns expand in length during expansion of the reduced height shipping container. The shipping container is able to transport therein structural components, such as wall, panel, roof and even fittings to build a building structure that is the equivalent in floor area to that of at least two shipping containers.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: LIFTING POINT PTY LTD.Inventor: Nicholas Bruce Mullaney